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Cowichan Valley edges Powell River Kings with late goal

Cowichan Valley edges Powell River Kings with late goal

Third period lead slips away from home team at Hap Parker Arena
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Could the qathet region be better bear aware?

Could the qathet region be better bear aware?

Avoidance, education and habits can make community safer
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City of Powell River Council decides to end Zunga Bus service

City of Powell River Council decides to end Zunga Bus service

Councillors vote to discontinue funding for the on-demand vehicle at the end of 2025
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Savary Island plan survey results revealed

Savary Island plan survey results revealed

Natural beauty and environment tops what people value most
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Budget revision related to Powell River Community Forest adopted

Budget revision related to Powell River Community Forest adopted

Allocations to nonprofit organizations revised at city council meeting
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Reinstate FACs: a call from the groups disbanded by BC Ferries

Reinstate FACs: a call from the groups disbanded by BC Ferries

Ferry Advisory Chairs have 'little faith' in the value of BC Ferries' current engagement process, according to the chair's group lead, Diana Mumford.
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Viewpoint: Brain donation is a gift that keeps on giving

Viewpoint: Brain donation is a gift that keeps on giving

"This past February, Richard Beaton of Powell River, BC, made this significant donation for ongoing research."
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Homeless count undertaken in qathet region

Homeless count undertaken in qathet region

Five locations were set up to survey people experiencing homelessness
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Salmon clipping being organized by Powell River Salmon Society

Salmon clipping being organized by Powell River Salmon Society

Volunteers being sought to help clip adipose fins of 300,000 coho
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City of Powell River committee requests emergency shelter report

City of Powell River committee requests emergency shelter report

Committee of the whole wants staff to look for buildings or lands to use on interim basis
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